Kiel University ranked 23rd in Germany, 269th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 202 research topics. Kiel University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 69,972 academic publications and 1,966,809 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 197 notable alumni.
Kiel University ranked 24th for Biology in Germany and 291st in the World with 41,730 publications made and 1,527,560 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Immunology, Botany.
Kiel University ranked 28th for Chemistry in Germany and 295th in the World with 36,937 publications made and 1,204,859 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.
Kiel University ranked 26th for Medicine in Germany and 281st in the World with 28,509 publications made and 1,035,252 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Immunology, Surgery, Psychiatry, Anatomy and Physiology.
Kiel University ranked 30th for Physics in Germany and 337th in the World with 28,119 publications made and 762,462 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
Kiel University ranked 29th for Engineering in Germany and 393rd in the World with 27,954 publications made and 717,673 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
Kiel University ranked 13th for Environmental Science in Germany and 280th in the World with 26,537 publications made and 814,825 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Kiel University ranked 29th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Germany and 381st in the World with 23,122 publications made and 552,583 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, History, Archaeology, Law.
Kiel University ranked 26th for Computer Science in Germany and 375th in the World with 20,419 publications made and 684,579 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Computer Vision, Machine Learning.
Kiel University ranked 32nd for Psychology in Germany and 435th in the World with 10,081 publications made and 359,216 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
Kiel University ranked 26th for Mathematics in Germany and 398th in the World with 8,526 publications made and 314,228 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Math Teachers, Blockchain and Cryptography.
Kiel University ranked 26th for Business in Germany and 489th in the World with 6,132 publications made and 126,084 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, International Business, International Trade.
Kiel University ranked 20th for Economics in Germany and 463rd in the World with 4,421 publications made and 116,650 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Development Studies, International Economics, International Trade.
Kiel University ranked 25th for Art & Design in Germany and 451st in the World with 3,366 publications made and 70,665 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Literature, Computer Graphics, Art History.
Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.
